Outreach Specialist

Pisgah Legal Services•Rutherfordton, NC

7h•$24 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is a community-based non-profit legal aid agency providing free civil legal assistance to low-income people in Western North Carolina (WNC). The organization operates with over 120 dedicated staff and 200 volunteer attorneys, serving nearly 28,000 people annually in areas such as housing, public benefits, domestic violence prevention, health care, immigration, and consumer law. PLS is seeking a Part-time Outreach Specialist to serve Rutherford and Polk counties. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting justice, overcoming barriers for low-income individuals, be a creative and zealous team-player, and committed to achieving lasting results for clients and communities.

Requirements

Passion for and commitment to PLS’ mission, values, and vision.
Local resident of Rutherford or Polk County.
Strong interpersonal skills and a good communicator.
Good listener.
Able to learn about and share accurate information about Pisgah Legal Services’ many programs and services.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and be accountable for meeting the goals for this position.
Open minded, tolerant and non-judgmental – able to work with people from all backgrounds.
Flexibility and adaptability are key as our disaster recovery work evolves to meet community needs.
Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Teams.
NC Driver’s License and a car for transportation in rural communities.

Nice To Haves

Connections with local nonprofits and/or local communities
Experience working with people with very limited financial resources
Spanish-language skills

Responsibilities

Commitment to PLS’ mission, values, and vision.
Staffing regular office hours at community-based sites in Rutherford and Polk Counties for approximately 10-12 hours per week.
Attending multiple community meetings monthly in these counties.
Representing Pisgah Legal Services at local events, resource fairs, festivals, and food distribution sites.
Initiating information-sharing meetings with local partners including nonprofit organizations and government agencies, in cooperation with other PLS staff.
Track and update relevant Community Partner contact information.
Distribute community outreach materials to locations in Rutherford and Polk Counties.
Community mapping (identifying key local organizations, leaders, resources, ways potential clients get information, community priorities, etc.) in cooperation with other COE team members.
Be available to assist with community events in other counties as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage (PLS pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for Aetna Medical)
Dental insurance coverage (PLS pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for Aetna Dental)
Vision insurance coverage (PLS pays 50% of the Employee Coverage Cost for Aetna Vision)
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage (PLS pays 100%)
Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary + an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage (PLS pays 100%)
401k Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment)
Pet Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
13.5 Company Holidays
22 Paid Leave Days
Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff
Employee Assistance Program for entire household
Great working environment with work life balance